Addicted is a nice mix of traditional Devy sound (Addicted!, Universe in a Ball!) and obscenely catchy poppy songs (Bend it Like Bender!, The Way Home!). The album's sound overall is comparable to Accelerated Evolution, except much more melodic in general and very synth heavy. The female vocals, done by Anneke van Giersbergen are amazing and are used very generously throughout, giving the songs their final polish. The best example of her voice is in Hyperdrive!, a remake of the one off Ziltoid; Giersbergen's voice gives the song significantly more life compared to the original. Addicted is, without a doubt, Devin's best material in years, and is proof that Devin still has his magic touch.

Overpoweringly energetic and at times delightful but also redundant and somewhat monochromatic. For an album clearly intent on, and often successful at, expressing vibrant moods it becomes somewhat uninspiring before too long. A preview of some more refined material to come.

One of my most-played Devin releases, Addicted is a blast from start-to-finish. Its songwriting and production, unlike some of Devin's later forays into the pop-metal genre, never go too over-the-top, Anneke is utilized perfectly on the record, and the whole thing flows very well (the end of "Awake" is one of my favourite send-offs of any album ever). The only flaw I can find with Addicted is the opening title track: I have never dug it as much as the other songs here. Nonetheless, Addicted is a near 5, and a record I know I can always turn too.

★★ I formerly had a soundoff for this album, but Sputnik doesn't let you delete soundoffs, so I
replaced the soundoff with this. Check out my new account, EasterInTheBatcave, for all of my
soundoffs and reviews, including the one for this album. ★★

I know a few people who swear by Devin Townsend. They keep telling me how good he is. I have
SYL "City," which is a sick album, yes, but one I never listen to. I also have "The New
Black" and "Ocean Machine," but I do not care for either of them at all. But, what the hell,
in deference to my fellow metalheads, I thought I should take a chance on some of Devin
Townsend's newer stuff, if only for Anneke's voice. Unfortunately, I cannot say I care too
much for this album either, so much so that it puzzles me why others like it so much.

As much as I love Ghost, sometimes I just need the full melodic metal experience. Enter Addicted. Devin's ability to mix metal, pop, and industrial into one orgasmic blend pays off. There isn't a weak track on the record, and it doesn't hurt that Anneke is a deadly singer. Favorite track has to be either "Universe In A Ball!", "Supercrush!", or "Ih-Ah!".

'Addicted' is the perfect way to describe this album: once I started listening to it, I couldn't stop. There is not a single dull moment, and every song from the heavy title track to the powerful "Supercrush!" to the beautiful "Ih-Ah!" to the album's epic closer, "Awake!" is spectacular. Anneke's vocals and the album's incredible production are also big pluses, making this one of Devin's best albums yet. Check out: The whole thing.

This album was a wonderful surprise from Devin Townsend. Retaining the tongue in cheek qualities of Strapping Young Lad minus the negativity, he created a fun, very accessible metal/pop album. His phenomenal use of female vocals, along with his own, huge guitar riffs and huge drum beats, creates a unique combination of metal/pop and even dance with bombastic choruses ending in an all out auditory assault. This album is fun, without having to dig deep, these songs are simple on the surface, but have well thought out, complex vocal harmonies. This is a definitive take on creating a stadium sound, anthem-type of album, without delving into some of the complete cheese of the 80's hair metal. Anyone who loves metal and loves a light-hearted approach to the genre should enjoy this.

Most likely, Townsend is the greatest, most prolific creative music genius this metal world has ever seen. He's one ugly bastard, but damn if he doesn't make me cream myself with every new record he produces/creates!

WOW. This was a great impulse listen. I typically don't go for metal, but this is some QUALITY music. The people aren't screaming all the time, it's not so dark and depressing either. Plus, Anneke Van Giersbergen's vocals are great, very beautiful. Of course, so is Devin's. He's got an amazing range and style. It's a four for right now but it may change higher.

The heavy wall of sound mixed with pop music tendencies and a very amazing guest singer make this album one of the most interesting that i've listened to for quite some time. It is impossible to hate this album - there is just so much variety and so many hooks to keep you listening to it over and over. A reinvention of Devin Townsend and a solidification of the enya-core genre. 5/5